Penn, PA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Penn, PA have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 272 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Penn, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: George Becker
Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
284.3 mi
Philadelphia, PA
Quickest Drive
4h 9m
Hempfield, PA
Plan Around Penn, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Penn, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Penn, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Penn, PA
Driving from Penn, PA
Expect an average of 272 miles and about 5h 21m behind the wheel when leaving Penn, PA. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 281 miles (5h 24m), while the shortest is just 268 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Penn, PA are Upper Darby, PA (281.3 mi, 5h 24m), Scranton, PA (267.9 mi, 5h 23m), and Bethlehem, PA (267.7 mi, 5h 16m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.47 per gallon. For the typical 272-mile trip from Penn, PA, budget about $48 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Penn, PA and 6 routes heading into Penn, PA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 268 to 281 miles.
The longest mapped route from Penn, PA covers 281 miles and takes approximately 5h 24m. Shorter options start at just 268 miles.
The average route from Penn, PA runs about 272 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 21m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.47/gallon for regular), the average 272-mile trip from Penn, PA costs roughly $48 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Penn, PA include Upper Darby, PA, Scranton, PA and Bethlehem, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Penn, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
695
Median Income
$70,833
Median Home Value
$101,200
Median Age
25.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Penn, PA at a Glance
Founded
1859
Elevation
3,228 ft
Area
0 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q1181470), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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